Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Mean Stepmama Blues” by Bobbie Gentry.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Patchwork (2007)
Bobbie Gentry
Bobbie Gentry, born Roberta Lee Streeter in 1942 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, is an American singer-songwriter who worked primarily in country and Southern pop. She was one of the first women in the US to compose and produce her own material, and her 1967 single 'Ode to Billie Joe' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She retired from the music industry after a final television appearance in 1981.
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Good to know
What key is "Mean Stepmama Blues" in?
"Mean Stepmama Blues" by Bobbie Gentry is in A major.
What is the tempo of "Mean Stepmama Blues"?
"Mean Stepmama Blues" plays at around 71 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Mean Stepmama Blues"?
The core progression is A, D, C, G, F♯7, and Bm7, built around the A major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Mean Stepmama Blues"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, harmonica, and female lead vocals.
Can I get "Mean Stepmama Blues" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Mean Stepmama Blues" by Bobbie Gentry, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Mean Stepmama Blues" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Mean Stepmama Blues" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 71 BPM in A major with 24 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Mean Stepmama Blues" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Mean Stepmama Blues" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Mean Stepmama Blues" on?
"Mean Stepmama Blues" appears on Patchwork (2007).
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